Louisville transfer Matt Cross makes portal decision

Matt Cross is headed to UMass, the former Miami and Louisville forward announced Monday afternoon.

“Time to come home!!!” Cross wrote in an Instagram post.

When Cross, a Beverly, Massachusetts native that attended Brewster Academy for his high school career, chooses his next destination, it will be his third school in as many years.

He began his career with the Miami Hurricanes during the 2020-2021 season, playing in 14 games and starting nine, averaging 6.9 points and 3.5 rebounds in 26.4 minutes per game. This season with Louisville, Cross started nine of the Cardinals 28 games, averaging 5.8 points and 3.9 rebounds in 19.2 minutes per game. 

At Miami, Cross shot 44.9% from the field and 40% from three-point range. This past season with Louisville, he took a step back by shooting 38.4% from the field and 28.4% from three. 

Tennessee transfer Brandon Huntley-Hatfield commits to Louisville

Tennessee transfer Brandon Huntley-Hatfield has committed to Louisville, he tells On3. 

The former five-star prospect becomes Kenny Payne’s first commitment as head coach. He discussed his decision with On3:

“The connections Coach KP (Kenny Payne) has is amazing and I genuinely feel like he’s being honest with me. Whilst he was at Kentucky, he recruited & developed so many guys like me… guys that are where I ultimately want to get one day. I feel like he can help me in multiple ways.”

Hatfield also visited SMU and Auburn. He was also scheduled to see Arizona State and Wake Forest before deciding on the Cardinals after visiting this weekend.

The 6-foot-10, 246-pound freshman forward entered the transfer portal two weeks ago after averaging 3.9 points and 3.0 rebounds in only 12.5 mins per game last season as a freshman. 

“I want to start by thanking my family, friends, coaches, teammates and smokey the dog nation for an amazing year at the University of Tennessee. I have nothing but love for everyone who has been by my side throughout my journey. With that being said, I have entered the transfer portal. I am excited for what is to come and looking forward to exploring all opportunities for my basketball career,” Hatfield said in a statement to On3.